Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP) Section , Florida Statutes

Eligible School Criteria School grade of “F” or three consecutive “Ds” as based on the statewide assessments conducted pursuant to s , F.S.

Eligible Student Criteria Those students assigned to or in attendance during the previous school year (by way of assignment) at an OSP eligible school

District Obligations Offer parents of affected students the option to enroll in a higher performing public school in their district with transportation or in any other district in the state without transportation * higher performing is “C” or better based on performance grade

District Obligations All parents of affected students in elementary and middle school assigned to or in attendance during the previous school year (by way of assignment) must be notified of the options within 15 days of notification by the Department

District Obligations All parents of affected students in high school assigned to or in attendance during the previous school year (by way of assignment) must be notified of the options no later than 30 days prior to the first day of school the next school year * high school grades are available in late Fall

Opportunity Scholarship Program ,242 eligible students notified statewide 5,904 eligible students requested and given transfers

Notice Requirements for Opportunity Scholarship Program Rule 6A , F.A.C. adopted by State Board of Education, May 2012

Questions about OSP? Contact via Rachel Somers or Vicki Maldonado with the Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice or via phone at